eed a little pampering? Where gifted hands massage, steam, or exfoliate those demons of stress and irritation? The time has come to go to the professionals!

If twentysomethings are united on anything, it may well be the search for affordable housewares and home furnishings. For those who have left behind the Salvation Army decorating phase but are not able to spend thousands, the pickings have been slim.

"The Art of William Edmondson" is a major retrospective of an artist whose name few people will recognize, a sculptor who sophisticated creations belie his humble lifestyle.

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Slow Change[6]Take the time to consider the Slow Food movement. Ellen Fox,NEWCITY CHICAGO

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Scavenging for Home[10]The NATO bombing of Belgrade provoked playwright Lisa D'Amour to examine the intention behind her art and reasons for being an artist. Lisa D'Amour,AUSTIN CHRONICLENow What?[11]A gallery of captivating links to keep your imagination churning while the paint dries.WEEKLY WIRE

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Deep Pampering[2]You can undergo years of training to become more centered. You can also pay people to make you feel really good. Adrienne Martini undergoes all sorts of oily, steamy, rubby treatments for the good of us all. Adrienne Martini,METRO PULSEOver A Barrel[3]At Crate and Barrel's new CB2 outlets, bright colors and lower-priced home decorating accents are new trend for twentysomethings. Elaine Richardson,NEWCITY CHICAGOCarving a Name[4]Few know the work of William Edmondson, the son of former slaves who gained notoriety in the '30s and '40s for his limestone sculptures. Now, decades after his death, he's getting the recognition he deserves. Angela Wibking,NASHVILLE SCENEOver The Mountains[5]On I-70 through Colorado, all that is good and evil about driving. Paul Gerald,MEMPHIS FLYER

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Ice Masters[7]Skating to a curling tournament. Dave Chamberlain,NEWCITY CHICAGOOld Soldiers[8]For former NFL players, the pain remains long after the applause goes away. Bob Rush,MEMPHIS FLYERSlush Fun[9]Skateboarders and bikers get in on the winter festivities. Ellen Fox,NEWCITY CHICAGO

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